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The Boy and the Heron Wins Best Animated at the Golden Globes

Anime is having a moment at the Golden Globes Awards, with three nominations - and a victory!

Japan Taxi: How to Get Around in Comfort

It's not always easy to grab a taxi in Japan as a visitor. However, more services are making it easier than ever for tourists to hail a ride.

Cherry Blossom Viewing: How to Prepare (Despite Climate Change) – UPDATED with 2024 Forecast

Climate change is making it harder to plan for cherry blossom viewing in Japan than ever. Here's what you need to know - and where to go for the best views.

How to See Mt. Fuji (Without Climbing It)

Thanks to overtourism, climbing Mt. Fuji is tougher than ever. Here are some less taxing alternative viewing locations.

Ghost Train: Check Out Tokyo’s Five Least-Used Subway Stations

Tokyo's subways transport millions of people every day. But there are a few stations that almost no one is using. Here's what they are (and what's good to eat nearby!).

Review: “The Last Yakuza” – Jake Adelstein’s Wide-Ranging, Personal History of the Yakuza

After fourteen years, Jake Adelstein is back with a new full-length book on Japanese organized crime. The Last Yakuza was worth the wait.